Friday, April 30, 2010

Nerstrand

SONY DSC A trip into the town by Nerstrand Big Woods State Park in Minnesota had me standing before this old building, loving the lines and textures. So much going on with it I just couldn’t walk away without taking photos from several angles.

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Painted Sky

February sunset over Blaine, Minnesota.

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End Of The Day - Minneapolis

 

Going home one evening a reflection of the sun setting caught my eye. Couldn’t resist snapping it.

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Monday, April 26, 2010

Ruby

SONY DSC This is Ruby! A white and ‘ruby’ retired racing Greyhound and my Grand-Greyhound! This photo was taken last summer, as the lakes here are not yet warm enough to wade in.

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Shadows

My world portrayed through shadows.

Family

 

Grandson

 

Kitties

 

SONY DSCMy husband walking one of our Greyhounds.

 

SONY DSC Grandson with his arm resting on the back of his Greyhound buddy, Blew.

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Thumbs Up – Face Of The Week #9

 


These photos were taken at Macy’s 2010 Flower Show in Minneapolis, MN.


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Saturday, April 24, 2010

Awards

Given to me by Jingle! Thank you so much, you are so kind.

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Friday, April 23, 2010

Smiling Building At Sunset

Every time I pass this building it seems to be smiling at me. ;) This used to be the Federal Reserve Bank building in Minneapolis, MN. It is now known as Marquette Plaza.

 

The Federal Reserve Bank moved into a new structure about 2 blocks away from this one in 1997.

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Current Federal Reserve Bank building.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010

A Hole In The Sky

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Taken Easter 2010 weekend as angry clouds quickly moved in over a park in Blaine, MN. For just a few moments the sun fought to regain its visual grandeur through a small hole, lost the battle and was quickly hidden again.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Hey! There Is Still Plenty Of Time!

KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA A kitty being held by a man in a gorilla suit. (sans the head of the costume) Photo taken at a Halloween party.

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Camping With Retired Racing Greyhounds

This is a short (very short) video I made a year or two ago. Thought I'd put it up here just for fun. AND because camping season is again upon us here in Minnesota. Our first camping trip of the season will be in a couple of weeks and the Greyhounds are all so excited!  Hope you enjoy.

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What is Sepia?

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Monday, April 19, 2010

Rose Mushrooms

The above photos were taken at the flower show we have here at Macy’s each spring.

And of course besides just seeing the beautiful flowers, we all must stop and sniff them!

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Global Market

Last February we started our day by going to see the ‘Midtown Global Market’. It was very early on a Sunday morning and not all of the shops had opened nor was it very populated.

This Global Market is now inside a huge building that used to be the downtown ‘Sears’ building.

It is an eclectic mix of…well you name it. Art, bakery goods, clothing items, candy, toys from all different countries.

 

Apparently you can even find little Vikings there. :)

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Impromptu Piano Duet

Everytime I see this I just have to smile! My Dad sent it to me this morning, an oldie but a goody, thought I would share. Thanks for sending it Dad. I don't know the people playing but they got it 'going *on*'! :)

Ready For 3D – Face of The Week #8

  We were on our way into see ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ in 3D and thought it was the perfect time to show off our 3D eyewear. One size fits all! Left to right: Youngest daughter, Grandson, Oldest daughter. (Oldest daughter is grandson’s Mom)


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Sunday, April 18, 2010

What Color Is Your Rainbow? Here Is Mine.

Your rainbow is strongly shaded violet.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What is says about you: You are a creative person. You appreciate beauty and craftsmanship. You are patient and will keep trying to understand something until you've mastered it.

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Friday, April 16, 2010

Family Circles

 

While standing in my youngest daughter’s apartment with family members I felt a sudden fascination with a grouping of decorative mirrors she had on a wall. Photos taken from slightly different angles in the room caught different people in the room and gave the mirrors different light.

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